How often should you take mct oil

MCT oil doesn't currently have a defined tolerable upper intake level (UL). But a maximum daily dose of 4 to 7 tablespoons (60–100 mL) has been suggested as a safe upper limit (47). MCTs are high in calories and usually only make up about 5–10% of your total calorie intake.

Supplementary MCT oil is best taken in doses of 15 to 20 mL per meal, up to 100 mL per day [63, 64]. Fifteen mL is about 1 tablespoon of MCT oil. Start small and don't exceed 50 mL (a little more than three tablespoons) per day for a week or two to watch for changes or symptoms.

MCT oil dosage depends on how long you've been using MCTs. For beginners, start with 1 tsp and scale up to 1 tbsp per day. For seasoned users, enjoy up to 2 tbsp per day.

MCT oil can be taken 1 to 3 times per day to support ketosis. Note that higher doses may help you get into ketosis, but if weight loss is a goal, you want to encourage your body to use its own body fat as fuel.